CINCINNATI — Two people were rescued from a vehicle stuck underneath a semi-truck after a crash on I-71 North near downtown Cincinnati Tuesday afternoon, Cincinnati Fire officials said.
All northbound lanes of I-71 were shut down at the exit to the Lytle Tunnel after a crash. A WCPO crew saw that a white vehicle was stuck underneath a semi-truck that jackknifed on the highway.
While vehicles were circumventing the crash on the shoulder of the highway, traffic cameras showed a major backup across Fort Washington Way to the Brent Spence Bridge.
HAMILTON CO: Northbound I-71 is CLOSED at the exit to the Lytle Tunnel due to a crash. Motorists should expect long delays or use an alternate route. Check https://t.co/d4Hx8cagwu for updates. pic.twitter.com/vf3qxqb0zF
— ODOT Cincinnati (@ODOT_Cincinnati) July 8, 2025
The Cincinnati Fire Department posted on social media, saying they rescued two occupants from the vehicle under the semi.
Both had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital, CFD said.
Cincinnati Firefighters rescued 2 occupants of a car that went under a semi on NB71 in Mt. Auburn this afternoon. Both were taken to the hospital by our medics with minor injuries. NB 71 will have significant delays during clean up. pic.twitter.com/nutny30zLS
— Cincy Fire & EMS (@CincyFireEMS) July 8, 2025
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